Category Archives: Local News

California’s Governor Unveils $209 Billion Dollar Proposed Budget

California’s Governor Unveils $209 Billion Dollar Proposed Budget

  SACRAMENTO, CA (KMJ) – California Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled his $209-billion dollar Proposed Budget on Thursday in Sacramento. Governor Gavin Newsom’s 2019-20 “California for All” Budget proposal is a “fiscal blueprint that builds a strong financial foundation.” Gov. Newsom’s Budget boosts funding for public schools and healthcare programs, fight’s the state’s homeless epidemic and…MORE

Fresno Police Make Gains in 2018 Crime Fighting Efforts

Fresno Police Make Gains in 2018 Crime Fighting Efforts

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno Police make gains in their crime fighting efforts for 2018. Aggravated assaults and domestic violence were the only crimes up for the year of 2018 – by 3% (aggravated assaults) and 6% (domestic violence), but Fresno Police say they have more work to do.   During Crime View on Wednesday,…MORE

Man Found Dead In Fresno County Could Be Body Dump

Man Found Dead In Fresno County Could Be Body Dump

FRESNO (KMJ) — Detectives with Fresno County Sheriff’s Office have started their investigation into what led to a man in his early 30s being found dead by the side of the road. The discovery on Dower Avenue, south of Herndon Avenue and west of the City of Fresno, came Wednesday around 7.15am. It was initially…MORE

Legal Battle Continues Over California’s Sanctuary State Law

Legal Battle Continues Over California’s Sanctuary State Law

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Immigrant rights activists have filed an appeal, following a judge’s ruling that Huntington Beach isn’t bound by California’s sanctuary policies, which limit local law enforcement’s cooperation with ice. The Southern California city went to court over the highly contentious policies, and an Orange County judge ruled that municipalities with their own charters…MORE

Gov. Newsom Signs Executive Orders Addressing California Wildfires, Emergency Response

Gov. Newsom Signs Executive Orders Addressing California Wildfires, Emergency Response

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Governor Gavin Newsom signed two executive orders today to address California wildfires and emergency response. Touring a high risk fire area with public safety leaders in Colfax, Governor Gavin Newsom said he’s spending an extra $305 million for fire prevention and emergency preparedness. Nearly two-thirds of the $305 million has…MORE

PG&E’s Credit Rating Slashed To “Junk” Amid Wildfire Payout Fears

PG&E’s Credit Rating Slashed To “Junk” Amid Wildfire Payout Fears

NEW YORK (KMJ/AP) — Energy supplier PG&E had its stock future sharply critiqued after S&P slashed its rating. The agency cut the key rate five notches from a “BBB-” to “B”, reducing it to so called junk status. The move on Tuesday comes amid concerns that recent wildfires, such as the devastating Camp Fire, will…MORE

Trial Starts in Sledgehammer Killings of California Family

Trial Starts in Sledgehammer Killings of California Family

    SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) — The 2010 disappearance of a family from their Southern California home puzzled investigators for years, with no signs of forced entry and the couple’s credit cards untouched. After their remains were found three years later in the desert more than 100 miles (160 kilometers) away, authorities charged a…MORE

Gov. Gavin Newsom Sworn In, Slams Trump White House

Gov. Gavin Newsom Sworn In, Slams Trump White House

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – California Gov. Gavin Newsom was sworn in Monday and immediately drew sharp battle lines with President Donald Trump, pledging to enact “progressive, principled” policies as the antidote to the White House’s “corruption and incompetence.” “People’s lives, freedom, security, the water we drink, the air we breathe — they all hang in…MORE

2 Workers Killed in AG Accident in Western Fresno County, Identifies Released

2 Workers Killed in AG Accident in Western Fresno County, Identifies Released

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Identifies have been released of two workers killed in an AG accident in Western Fresno County over the weekend. The Fresno County Sheriff’s /Coroner’s Office says 66-year-old Arnold Torres, of Lemoore was a mechanic. 31-year-old Angel Barajas of Cantua Creek was an operator. They both died Saturday morning in an…MORE

Man Charged in Murder of Edison High School Graduate

Man Charged in Murder of Edison High School Graduate

    FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A man is charged in the murder of an Edison High School graduate. 35-year-old Tristan Beaudette was camping in a tent at Malibu Creek State Park with his 2-year-old and 4-year-old daughters, when he was shot in the head and killed at 4:44 a.m. on June 22, 2018.     Beaudette…MORE